IAACE Blog: News for You

Jmath, Inc. is now a non-profit organization! The site is free for everyone. It only requires an email address to register and gain access. I am very excited about the future of Jmath. I am currently looking for contributors to help develop the site further, and evntually the site will include math courses kindergarten through calculus (with the help of many teachers), HSE Adult Ed math, and a review for college prep exams. The videos and worksheets will be translated into several foreign languages. Animated lessons and math video games will be added to help develop math skills.

Jmath was first created for Adult Education. Currently, the GED/HSE course on the jmath.net website has 49 videos (basics through algebra), two worksheets & keys for each video, and one 50 question practice test similar to the TASC test. The practice test has no time limit; save as you go. After finishing the practice test, students are directed to videos, powerpoints or PDFs that explain the type of questions missed on the test. It’s great preparation for the TASC test. There are also more than 300 powerpoint math slides aimed at helping HSE students prepare.

I wish everyone great success and hope that jmath.net can be a part of your journey!

The update below is from the September SWIC (Strategic Workforce Investment Council) meeting.

Most of the meeting was hearing the Local Plans from the Workforce Development Boards of Regions 9, 6, 2, 3, 5, and 12. A common theme throughout all the Local Plans was partnering with community agencies to provide training for in-demand occupations identified by data from employers. All of the Local Plans pointed to a need for adult education. Most of the Regional Operators' presentations named adult education as a partner in their plans. But not all of them mentioned adult education as a major or primary partner.

So, I think we as adult education providers have some work to:

(1) Read over your Region's Local Plans. They're available at the SWIC meeting page http://www.in.gov/dwd/2492.htm under "Regional Presentations" on July 21 and September 15. Look for information and initiatives that suggest a role for your adult education program. See if adult education is mentioned as a partner.​(2) Make contact with your Regional Operator. Tell him or her that you viewed the Regional Presentation made before the SWIC. Ask the Regional Operator--or rather, TELL the Regional Operator--how you can support the Region's initiatives as a primary partner.